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Morgan Freeman Falls Asleep Mid-Interview – But Has an Epic Excuse for Doing It [VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:23 +0000

Morgan Freeman may be known for his stellar narration skills, but earlier this week he seemed more content narrating his own dreams — because he nodded off in the middle of an interview. Or did he? Freeman, 75, and Michael Caine, 80, appeared via satellite on Q13′s morning show in Seattle to discuss their new [...]

'Oblivion' Review

Todd Gilchrist — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:43:38 +0000

'Oblivion' is best described as opportunity, squandered. Its landscape – conceptual and physical – feels remarkably unique and bursting with possibilities, but the exploration of both lacks originality, and energy. Joe Kosinski’s follow-up to 'TRON: Legacy' is, like its predecessor, a gorgeously mounted, inventive world-building endeavor, but it’s also equally bloodless -- ponderous without being thoughtful, ambitious without being inspired, much less inspiring. The chronicle of a battle for the fate of humankind that possesses little humanity of its own, 'Oblivion' is an overstuffed compendium of familiar genre tropes rendered with ornamental beauty but not much emotional depth.

Morgan Freeman Says Barack Obama Isn't America's First Black President

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:06 +0000

Thanks to his support of civil rights, Bill Clinton has been wryly dubbed by some as “America’s first black president.” But chances are good Morgan Freeman disagrees with that — in fact, he says even Barack Obama doesn’t qualify for the title.